International Association of Nanotech


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES

 IN NANOTECH & CLEAN TECH
 

In partnership with the California Institute of Nanotechnology and Clean Tech Institute, the International Association of Nanotechnology is offering a number of intensive training programs to business executives, professional managers and dislocated workers for the emerging and high growth industries.

The California Nanotechnology Workforce Training Program has been developed to assist:

  • Business executives and professionals: to re-engineer your company’s product development, manufacturing process and expand market positioning.

  • Scientists or engineers: to become an expert and a trainer in advanced nanotechnology technology.

  • Apprentice: qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for the Apprentice Program with paid on-the-job training.

  • Displaced workers with a background in technology: to get new skills for a career in a high growth industry.

These high tech professional development training workshops are taught by a world-class faculty consisting of professors from Stanford University, NASA, California Institute of Nanotechnology and other leading organizations and industry partners.

Currently Offered Training Program

The Certified Nanotechnology & Clean Technology Professional

The 8-week certificate program is designed to train the participants for professional jobs with an opportunity for advancement in the high growth industries of nanotechnology and clean technology. The certificate classroom/lab training courses will equip you to enter into the emerging nanotech and clean tech industries. Students will be expected to demonstrate their acquired knowledge through problem solving, group discussions, and project development.

In addition to classroom learning and group project research assignment, students are expected to participate in industry seminars which will be held on Thursdays at 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM and complete a hand-on learning coursework on how to use a Scanning Electron Microscope at our training laboratory.

The 8-week intensive training program will be offered on

Upcoming Dates:

San Jose: March 7- May 2, 2009 (Completed)

Irvine:  April 25 to June 20, 2009 (Training in progress)

San Jose:  July 11- August 29, 2009

Prerequisite: a 4 year degree (Bachelor of Art, Sciences or Engineering) or equivalent with at least 3 years of working experience.

Weekly schedule:

Saturday 9:00 AM- 5:30 PM  (in classroom)
Tuesday and Thursday:  7:00 PM- 9:00 PM (online group project collaboration)

Training Locations:

San Jose
Corporate Headquarters
California Institute of Nanotechnology
1290 Parkmoor Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126

Orange County:
Venue: University of California Irvine Extension
           200 S. Manchester
           2nd floor, Rm 204
           Orange, CA 92868 
           Link to Map

 

Registration
http://cinano.com/registration.htm

Student Loan: is available to qualified candidates. For more information, please visit Financial Aid.


Certified Photovoltaic Practitioner 

The Certified Photovoltaic Practitioner (CCP) program is designed for those individuals wanting to get into the high-growth solar energy industry. The program provides basic knowledge comprehension and application of photovoltaic (solar electric) system operations.

The CCP certificate prepares the student to pass the NABCEP Entry Level Certificate exam.

The NABCEP Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge exam is based on a set of learning objectives developed by a NABCEP Committee of PV subject matter experts.

Photovoltaic Energy Practitioners design and install solar panels on buildings. It’s a highly technical process that involves a careful consideration of location and angles. The solar installer is also responsible for making sure the panels are properly connected to the building’s electrical system and any “smart” two-way metering systems (which allow customers to get paid for surplus energy they generate) that may be present.  

The Learning Objectives include ten (10) skill sets:  

·         PV Markets and Applications

·         Safety Basics

·         Electricity Basics

·         Solar Energy Fundamentals

·         PV Module Fundamentals

·         System Components

·         PV System Sizing

·         PV System Electrical Design

·         PV System Mechanical Design

·         Performance Analysis and Troubleshooting

Date:                July 11- August 15, 2009

Location:           Clean Tech Institute
                        1290 Parkmoor Avenue
                        San Jose, CA 95126

  



Micro-Nano-Fabrication for Photovoltaics Workshop


T
he Micro-NanoFabrication for Photovoltaics Workshop is an intensive certificate program geared towards introducing technical and business managers to the applications of nanotechnology for photovoltaics.  The program includes a hands-on lab component covering the basic principles and practice of micro-nano fabrication techniques applied to electronic devices.

Date:  Summer 2009 (to be confirmed)

Prerequisite: Bachelor of Sciences  or Bachelor of Engineering with 3 years of working experience in the industry.

For more information >>>>

 


OTHER TRAINING PROGRAMS WHICH WILL BE OFFERED IN SUMMER 2009

                                
Certified Associate in Clean Energy (CACE)
This general business certificate is an entry level certification which is a pre-requisite for some other certifications. The program provides a general introduction to clean energy and energy efficiency concepts including solar energy, photovoltaic, bio-energy. Targeted population: older youth (20-24 years old), adults, dislocated workers, professional managers in sales and marketing.
Contact Hours: 80. Prerequisite: High School Diploma  with 2-5 years of experience.

Certified PV Installer (CPVI)
This technical certification offers the training in photovoltaic (PV) system installation. It fulfills the employer’s need of PV installers. Targeted population: older youth (20-24 years old), adults, dislocated workers, veterans. Contact Hours: 80 Prerequisite: CACE

Certified Bio-Energy Technician (CBET)
This technical certification offers practical training in the fundamentals of bio-mass and bio-energy. Targeted population: science technicians, service engineers, technical managers. Contact Hours: 80. Prerequisite: CNCP.

Certified Clean Tech Project Management (CTPM)
This management certification offers training in best practices in project management in context of the renewable energy systems projects. Targeted population: business executives, project managers, supervisors, architecture, engineers and other professionals. Contact Hours: 80  Prerequisite: CNCP.

Clean Tech Apprentice Program (CTAP)
This one-year apprentice training program in clean tech is designed to new college graduates to get entry level jobs in clean technology industry while get hands-on the job training in solar energy technology and other related renewable energy technology. This intensive program is designed to train a selected number of qualified students to get a paid job at a clean tech company while completing their training.
Contact Hours: 144 Prerequisite: A minimum of an Associate degree in science or equivalent


 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

California Institute of Nanotechnology will assist qualified individuals to obtain financial aids  in order to complete the exciting training program in this high growth and high wage industry.    

For further information, please contact
Program Coordinator
California Institute of Nanotechnology
1290 Parkmoor Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 USA
Tel.  408-280-6266
Fax. 408-280-6255
Email:  info@cinano.com
Web site:
http://www.cinano.com

Acknowledgement: The Professional Certificates in Nanotechnology is funded by the US Department of Labor and the Chancellor's Offices of the California Community Colleges


 

 

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